August 15, 2013
Text and photos Marita van Rooyen As the first creature to greet Jon and Monique Leach when they set foot on their future property, the agama has […]
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August 16, 2013
A landmark Women in Tourism Indaba was held last week in Windhoek, where a number of stand out women involved in the tourism sector were highlighted. With this […]
August 16, 2013
With habitats ranging from the Namib dunes, coastal wetlands and savannahs to the floodplains and waterways of Kavango and Caprivi, Namibia’s birding checklist boasts 676 of […]
August 17, 2013
Namibia’s close to year round hot climate is ideal for swimming. No wonder the annual events attract hundreds of participants and spectators. Jetty Mile Held annually […]
August 18, 2013
Kaoko, ko or ok – by Joh Henschel The same land which the 19th century explorer Charles John Andersson described as uncouth, frightfully desolate and infernal was […]
August 18, 2013
With landscapes ranging from the Kalahari in the east, the Namib in the west and the desolate expanses of the Kaokoveld in the north-west, there are […]
August 19, 2013
Namibia is the perfect playground for 4×4 and biker enthusiasts. And to feed the need for excitement and speed, there are several 4×4 rallies to satisfy […]
August 19, 2013
Namibia offers a wide variety of walks, overnight hiking trails and guided wilderness trails for those wanting to explore the countryside on foot. Keep in mind […]
August 19, 2013
Although you may think that mini-bus taxis, buses and bakkies are the modern means of transport in an ever-expanding Africa, on the dusty roads of the […]
August 19, 2013
Thanks to Mule Trails Namibia, it is now possible to hike in the Fish River Canyon without carrying heavy gear. “It’s simply fantastic: the hike in […]
August 20, 2013
Namibia, renowned for its breathtaking vistas, can offer even more extraordinary views from the knife-edge of a mountain. Here are some options. Rising abruptly above the […]
August 20, 2013
More than 120 caves have been registered in Namibia, the various environments providing plenty of adrenaline-inducing and educative experiences. The longest and only ‘tourist’ (because of […]
August 20, 2013
On August 16, the desert lion “XPL 68”, nicknamed the “Terrace male”, crossed the Kunene river to return home to Namibia. This was a significant and […]
August 20, 2013
If you dare, and if you can, one of the most unique ways to experience Namibia is from the back of a horse. Here are a […]
August 21, 2013
Text and photos by Pompie Burger – Main photograph: Malachite kingfisher. ©Pompie Burger “I have learned that it is always nicer to explain things when you’re nicely […]
August 21, 2013
One of the best ways to access parts of the sand dunes that even 4x4s can’t reach is on a quad-bike. Many lodges around the country […]
August 21, 2013
Buffeted by the predominantly south-west winds, the slopes and slipfaces of the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are ideal for sandboarding. With an altitude of […]
August 22, 2013
Namibia’s central plateau running from north to south with an average altitude of between 1 000 and 2 000 metres, the rugged mountainous escarpment that descends […]
August 22, 2013
Rock and surf angling at the coast Thousands of anglers head for the Namibian coast each year in search of the ‘big one’. Angling species include […]
August 23, 2013
Canoeing and rafting Although Namibia is mostly an arid region, there are plenty of reservoirs and rivers suitable for canoeing and rafting. Canoeing is also offered […]